Scientists at the University of Washington have discovered that a common type of cell in the vertebrate immune system plays a unique role in communication between other cells. It turns out that these cells, called macrophages, ...
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A study of more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis has discovered the first genetic variant associated with faster disease progression, which can rob patients of their mobility and independence over time.
Jun 28, 2023
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a severe and chronic liver disease. It affects men more than women, and most people who are diagnosed with PSC are between 30 and 40 years old.
Feb 16, 2024
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(HealthDay)—People who have type 1 diabetes are more likely than others to develop an autoimmune thyroid condition.
Mar 15, 2013
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Using a mouse genetic system co-developed by researchers at the University of Oregon and Stanford University, a research team led by UO biologist Hui Zong has isolated the cellular origin for malignant glioma, a deadly human ...
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During formation of the vascular system, successively smaller blood vessels sprout from existing ones to form networks of capillaries in patterns uniquely adapted to the function of the organ they enter. This process, called ...
Aug 30, 2013
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Researchers at Cardiff University have discovered that genetic variation is the reason why some immune systems overreact to viruses.
Feb 28, 2017
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New insights into how genetic factors affect the body's immune response in type 1 diabetes have been published in eLife.
Jun 7, 2022
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A new drug designed to ward off Alzheimer's is being tested at more than 100 sites around the world, including the University of Pennsylvania.
Dec 29, 2022
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(Medical Xpress)—A large team with members from several research institutions across the U.S. has found a possible link between the expression of the gene for glycine amidinotransferase (GATM) and pain experienced by patients ...
